To enhance the efficiency of state management, the Ministry of Health has recently issued directives for local authorities to strictly intensify food safety inspections and post-market surveillance. This high-priority campaign aims to establish discipline in food production and trade while protecting consumer rights.
unannounced inspections and strict penalties The Ministry of Health has instructed local functional agencies to shift focus toward unannounced, no-notice inspections. Administrative penalties will be rigorously applied in accordance with current legal frameworks regarding food safety and healthcare violations.
The campaign places particular emphasis on:
- Food service establishments and product groups under the management of the health sector.
- Post-market audit plans for the upcoming Year of the Horse Lunar New Year and early 2026 spring festivals.
inter-agency coordination against counterfeits and fraud A key highlight of the directive is the strengthened collaboration between Health, Industry and Trade, and Agriculture sectors, alongside market surveillance units. The primary goal is to combat counterfeit food, smuggling, and intellectual property infringement, especially concerning dietary supplements, fortified foods, and medical nutrition products.
regulatory accountability and official conduct Ministry leadership emphasized that officials and civil servants must strictly adhere to specialized inspection regulations. Furthermore, local health departments are expected to proactively advise provincial People’s Committees on increasing resources and accountability for food poisoning prevention and localized food safety management.